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Mainz (AP) - In the Rhein-Main derby against Eintracht Frankfurt, of all things, Bo Svensson makes his debut as the new coach of FSV Mainz 05. The 41-year-old Danish ex-professional is hoping for the much-needed sense of achievement for table 17 today.
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Svensson received a three-and-a-half-year contract with the relegation-threatened Rheinhessen team last week.
In addition, the Mainz team hope for a turnaround with the returnees Christian Heidel as the new sports director and Martin Schmidt as sports director.
Eintracht has never won against their neighbors in the Bundesliga, but after two wins they are starting the game with confidence.
«The new coach Bo Svensson will certainly give new impulses in Mainz.
We have to be prepared for a game that is full of combat, ”warned coach Adi Hütter.
The 50-year-old Austrian can draw on the full staff, as midfielder Sebastian Rode is available again after serving a yellow card.
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FSV Mainz squad
Schedule FSV Mainz 05
Squad Eintracht Frankfurt
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